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1592 "The Rise of the Fallen" available on iTUNES Now!!
For over ten years the members of 1592 have been immersed in the intense music scene of Detroit. Having played with a myriad of groups, they have come together to create a change in the music world. While other bands are content to strive for success, 1592 is determined to change the pre-existing notions of the musical scene. With members that have received two Detroit Music Awards for Outstanding Reggae Group their blend of traditional music with newer technologies makes for an extremely groove oriented approach.Armed with the talent and know how of roots reggae and rock-steady1592 are breaking new ground, within the city of Detroit.Consisting of musicians from surrounding musical scenes, this group is driven to impact the reggae world with their in depth look at the original music.Having played with groups such as The Skatalites, Toots and the Maytals and others of the original Jamaican sound, 1592 is determined to take a roots oriented approach to the music that they love.So come check out the heavy beat of the newest sound in Detroit. Making the audiences move and groove to the original sounds of Jamaica infused with the city of Detroit. ROCKSTEADY FOR THE MASSES and beyond!Contact: [email protected] for booking or discussion
1592 "The Rise of the Fallen" available on iTUNES Now!!
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Member Since: 8/10/2005
Band Website: 15-92.tripod.com/1592
Band Members: Eric Abbey- Vocals and keys, Monte Elias- Drums, Jeremy Abbey- Sax, Italo Cianfarani- Bass, Steve Caldwell-Guitar

Influences: Toots and the Maytals, Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, Lee Scratch Perry. King Tubby, King Django, Crazy Baldhead, Bob Marley, Dub Syndicate

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Sounds Like: Straight up reggae, old school ska, Bad Manners, Slackers, The Upsetters.

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My Blog

Interview with our friends at Musical Occupation

Hello all, If you would like to find out more about 1592, check out this interview on http://www.musicaloccupation.com Gabe and the crew really have their stuff together and support the scene ve...
Posted by 1592 on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:00:00 PST

Review on Musicaloccupation.com

Greetings! Check out this review on http://www.musicaloccupation.com Great blog with great support for the scene. Cheers! http://musicaloccupation.blogspot.com/2008/06/1592-rise-of-f allen....
Posted by 1592 on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:40:00 PST

Live on Pressuredrop!

Greetings all! The Pressuredrop podcast has graciously added us to the playlist for this month. Check it out and be sure to subscribe below. Cheers! http://pressuredrop.podomatic.com/entry...
Posted by 1592 on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:50:00 PST

What is 1592?

Alright, After many, many, many questions as to what the meaning of 1592 is, we at 1592 would like to offer a few suggestions for you. If you have any to offer please do not hesitate to send the...
Posted by 1592 on Tue, 20 May 2008 05:43:00 PST

DMA Winners!!!!

1592 has won a Great Stuff/Great Sounds Award at this year's, 2008, Detroit Music Awards. We would like to thank everyone who has ever been a part of supporting 1592. The award is for Favo...
Posted by 1592 on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:11:00 PST

Check out this review!

Hey all,Check out this review from our friends at Starpolish. Follow the link for more great bands. "Who would expect a legit dubby, rootsy, reggae act to come out of Detroit? Their debut album The R...
Posted by 1592 on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:51:00 PST

February 23rd with The Codgers!

Hello all,We are happy to announce our show with the band The Codgers on Saturday February 23rd, 2008. Guinness meets Red Stripe with the Celtic sound of the Codgers and 1592! Come on out ...
Posted by 1592 on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:59:00 PST

CD Release Party Aftermath

What a night at the Front. Thank you all for the support and coming out to experience the rocksteady sound of 1592. Hopefully you all picked up a CD. If not, check it out online...
Posted by 1592 on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:28:00 PST

The Rise of the Fallen Available Now!!!!

Greetings massive, The debut CD from Detroit's original Rocksteady band 1592 is here. Click on the banner to access the download for now or come on out to the release party on November 9 at the ...
Posted by 1592 on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:40:00 PST

NEW CD!!! The Rise of the Fallen!!!! OUT SOON!!!

Hello All. The debut CD from 1592 will be arriving soon. We are extremely excited about this cd and will be hosting a release party in the upcoming months. Until then, stay tuned to ...
Posted by 1592 on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:47:00 PST